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Finding the Third Proportional to 570,262.50 and 797,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 570,262.50 and 797,265 is: 1,114,629.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,262.50 : 797,265 = 797,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,262.50/797,265 = 797,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,262.50x = 797,265 × 797,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,262.50x = 635,631,480,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,631,480,225/570,262.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,629.63

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